The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 D5 AWD (09 - 11) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI multitronic (11 - 14)
€ 44,300

€ 41,800

€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo XC70 D5 is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 5.6 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI.
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
63.1
73.3
82.9
57.5
73.8
82.1
73.3 in
Width
73.8 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
63.1 in
Height
57.5 in
110.8
190.5
114.6
193.9
190.5 in
Length
193.9 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
3960 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
201 lb
5.08 %

General
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
B
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5244T10
Engine Code
CDNB
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
202 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
202 hp
178 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
310 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
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19.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.12 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5
19.6 lb/hp
21.12 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5
34 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
25 mpg
city
29 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
621 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo XC70 D5
621 mi
621 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
144 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
123.1 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5
144 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1310 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.6 cu ft